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Class 3A state baseball: Grand Rapids tops STA 5-0 in quarterfinals

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 14:01:55 GMT

JORDAN, Minn. — With hits at a premium, patience was a virtue for the Grand Rapids baseball team on Tuesday.A combination of strong plate discipline and a dominant complete game from pitcher Easton Sjostrand lifted the unseeded Thunderhawks to a 5-0 upset of second-seeded St. Thomas Academy in a Class 3A baseball state tournament quarterfinal game.The Thunderhawks (17-10) scored twice in the third inning without a hit at the Mini Met. A three-run seventh iced a Wednesday semifinal appearance against Mahtomedi or Byron.St. Thomas Academy (18-7) had scored at least six runs in each of its four prior postseason games, reaching double-digits three times. The Cadets hadn’t been blanked since their season opener.Until now. They finished with three hits on Tuesday.“We just failed to make adjustments that need to be at the right time,” STA coach Bobby Thompson said. “We had some opportunities middle of the game with guys on base but just couldn’t get that timely hit.”Not that the Thunderhaw...

Dog-friendly restaurant patios in the Capital Region

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 14:01:55 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- If you want to grab some food while with your dog on a long trip, running errands, or if you simply want to spend time with your dog away from home, several restaurants in the Capital Region have pet-friendly patios. Here are some places where you can go out to eat with your dog in the Capital Region. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! AlbanyThe Olde English Pub, 683 Broadway in AlbanyAlbany Ale & Oyster, 281 New Scotland Avenue in AlbanyMr. Bumbles Café, 263 New Scotland Avenue in AlbanyMcGeary's Irish Pub, 4 Clinton Square in AlbanySchenectadyMORE Perreca's, 31 North Jay Street in SchenectadyCornells in Little Italy, 39 North Jay Street in SchenectadyTroyIron Works Grill, 15 Campbell Avenue in TroyCohoesTable 41 Brewing Company, 188 Remsen Street in Cohoes Capital Region restaurants that opened, closed so far in 2023 LathamBeer Bones Taproom, 594 Loudon Road in LathamNorth GreenbushJunior's Ba...

Coeymans male arrested after leading police on chase

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 14:01:55 GMT

COEYMANS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A male suspect is in custody after leading police on a chase on Monday. Anthony Starks, 24, of Coeymans, is facing charges of DWI, Reckless Driving, Speeding, Aggravated Unlicensed Operation, and Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! According to the police, Starks was seen driving recklessly in Coeymans. Starks drove off the roadway and into a large field. Officers from Coeymans and the Albany County Sheriff's Office searched the field and saw the truck exit onto Blodgett Hill at high speeds.Starks led police on a chase, which also involved the Town of Bethlehem Police and the New York State Police. Starks failed to comply with the police. Bethlehem Police placed stop sticks on the roadway, which caused a tire blowout.Despite that, Starks continued to drive but crashed into the rear of a vehicle after failing to yield for a red light on the Delmar bypass. Starks attempted...

Share your favorite books with fellow book lovers

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 14:01:55 GMT

NORTH CHATHAM, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The North Chatham Free Library is hosting a free gathering for book lovers on Wednesday, June 14. The event will be held in the library garden at 10 a.m. In the event of rain, the gathering will be held inside the library. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Participants are encouraged to recommend one or two of their favorite books and to include the plot, author, and why the book is esteemed. There will be time for questions and answers for each book recommendation. At the conclusion, everyone will receive a list of books favored by others. The library asks participants to bring their chairs if possible. Cookies will be provided. The event is limited to 12 participants. To register, contact [email protected] or call (518) 766-3211.

Glens Falls reveals 'Black Bears' school logos

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 14:01:55 GMT

GLENS FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) - In April, Glens Falls City School District unveiled a new name to represent its students. The "Indian Warrior" logo and naming convention have been put away - and now, the Black Bears roam Glens Falls. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! This week, the district unveiled the logos to go along with the name. A new "Glens Falls Black Bears" logo and icon were shown off on social media on Monday, retaining the "GF Nation" phrase - which was determined okay to keep by the school and student advisory committee. "The logo design was a comprehensive process that was student-driven, and a lot of credit goes to the Student Cabinet group," said Glens Falls High School Athletic Director Shane Jones. "They provided really thoughtful feedback as we went through several rounds of drafts with VIP Branding’s artists. We wanted to come up with logos that would be a good representation of ALL parts of our school commu...

Police: Man steals food at downtown store, threatens employees with axe

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 14:01:55 GMT

ST. LOUIS – A 42-year-old man is in police custody after he allegedly walked into a DGX store, stole food, and threatened workers with an axe.According to a spokesperson with the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, the incident happened at 1:45 p.m. Sunday in the 600 block of Washington Avenue.Witnesses told police the man entered the store while brandishing an axe. He ordered all the employees to stay away from him before taking several food items and made no attempt to pay for them. Police tie 12-year-old girl to overnight crime spree Police claim security tried to confront the man, but he began waiving the axe around in a violent manner.The man left the store and was arrested by police.Charges have not yet been filed.

Emergency water, hay access announced for Missouri farmers amid drought

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 14:01:55 GMT

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - Gov. Mike Parson has announced "emergency" plans for Missouri farmers to access water and hay as drought concerns persist statewide. According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, more than half of the state is considered to be in a moderate, severe or extreme drought stage. Another one-third of the state is considered to be abnormally dry for this time of year. Police tie 12-year-old girl to overnight crime spree Parson said, by enabling emergency access to hay and water, it could help farmers mitigate the agricultural effects of a drought. Some counties, especially those around mid-Missouri, have already experienced major crop and pasture losses due to the drought, and the risks for fire danger and water shortages could be a bit more heightened.“As drought conditions continue to deteriorate across Missouri, we want to do all we can to help our family farms mitigate the devastating effects of severe drought,” said Gov. Mike Parson. “With the current water deficit, ...

Durango river guide dies in rafting accident on Upper Animas River

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 14:01:55 GMT

A 24-year-old female river guide from Durango drowned while rafting the Upper Animas River on Saturday afternoon, San Juan County officials announced Tuesday.Just after 1 p.m. Saturday, Silverton Medical Rescue responded to an emergency alert on the Animas River, near Tenmile Creek.According to a news release from the San Juan County Sheriff, the river guide, who has not been identified, was leading a raft of eight boaters along a stretch of the river from Silverton to Rockwood.Due to the remote location’s limited access, two rescuers, a paramedic and an EMT, entered the river via the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad with additional rescuers staged in Silverton as backup, the release stated.The rafting group had attempted resuscitation efforts before the rescue team arrived.The rescue team and other rafters involved with the incident moved the 24-year-old onto the train and transported the body to Rockwood Train station, the release stated.Keri Metzler, San Juan C...

Lakewood police seek tips in hit-and-run that killed woman

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 14:01:55 GMT

Police in Lakewood are asking for the public’s help in locating a suspect in a hit-and-run crash that killed a pedestrian.Just after 9 p.m. May 28 the Lakewood Police Department responded a pedestrian being hit by a car near West 6th Avenue Frontage Road and Jay Street. The victim, identified as 49-year-old Angela Selvage, was taken to a local hospital where she died of injuries, police said in a news release.@CrimeStoppersCO Alert: If you have any information on this fatal hit and run, please contact Crime Stoppers at at (720) 913-STOP (7867). pic.twitter.com/pGbd4vJUKy— Lakewood Police Dept. (@LakewoodPDCO) June 13, 2023Police say the driver of an “unknown vehicle” hit Selvage and left the scene of the incident.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Pedestrian seriously injured in Denver hit-and-run; police seek suspect Crime and Public Safety | Aurora police arrest hit-and-run suspect accused of fatally hitting cyclist on Colf...

Nuggets “old heads” celebrate first title after combined 43 years in the NBA

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 14:01:55 GMT

Ish Smith wouldn’t slow down. On a glorious Monday night, the Nuggets veteran guard ran around the tunnel of Ball Arena with a large smile, talking to family and dapping up anyone who stood near him. He shared a moment with his teammate and friend Jeff Green before calling DeAndre Jordan to bask in the afterglow of Denver’s first title.The trio of veterans have spent a combined 43 years in the NBA, each playing for more than seven teams. After decades of traveling to different cities and getting acclimated to various organizations, their new home in Denver allowed them to become champions.“This is what the blood, sweat and tears and countless hours in the gym was all for,” Green said. “Being in this moment is everything.”Growing up, Smith’s fondest memory of the Finals was the NBA on NBC. He remembered Hall of Famer Michael Jordan gracing his television screen while leading the Chicago Bulls to six NBA titles.Now, Smith, 34, had his own championship memory and didn’t kno...